12 reasons a doctor’s diagnosis is better than self-diagnosis

Keep an eye out for unusual symptoms which may indicate a visit to your GP.

WE may be increasingly turning to ‘Dr Google’ these days, and are constantly reminded of how stretched and resource-starved our health services have become — but that doesn’t mean we should automatically try and avoid seeing a doctor for a check-up.

Getting symptoms checked is not just a case of getting a diagnosis — often it’s about that vital reassurance that you don’t need to worry.